General Motors has officially unveiled the refreshed 2022 Buick Enclave, introducing new features and options to the nameplate including sharper exterior styling, additional safety tech and exclusive equipment for the Avenir trim level.
The Enclave was originally set to receive a refresh for the 2021 model year, however the refresh was pushed back to the 2022 model year due to complications stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The most apparent change is the revised exterior styling, which includes a redesigned front fascia with a larger grille and thin LED headlamps and a different rear fascia with new taillights. New alloy wheel options are also on the table, along with a unique grille and wheels for models equipped with the available Sport Touring package.
Inside, the 2022 Buick Enclave gets a restyled center console with a new push-button Electronic Transmission Range Select and additional premium soft touch points. Other new interior features and options include an available rear camera mirror, available rear pedestrian alert, an available color head-up display, front park assist and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The range-topping Avenir trim level returns for the 2022 model year and incorporates new equipment, as well. Avenir models will receive unique front and rear fascia treatments, individual interior trim appliques, different seat sew patterns, heated/ventilated/massaging seats, standard adaptive cruise control and standard enhanced automatic emergency braking. These well-equipped models will also be available with a new Continous Damping Control active suspension for additional ride refinement and comfort.
“The 2022 Buick Enclave’s enhancements elevate the design and driving experience that premium SUV customers have come to expect and appreciate,” said Buick boss Duncan Aldred. “After nearly 15 years as one of the segment’s pioneering premium SUVs, the Enclave continues to reward customers by offering more style and substance.”
The Enclave will continue with the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, which produces 310 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 266 pound-feet of torque at 2,800 rpm. The V6 is paired with a GM nine-speed automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive optional.
The 2022 Buick Enclave will be built at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan. Information with regard to pricing and fuel economy will be released closer to its market arrival later this year.
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Did they drop the cool triple lens LED headlamps seen in the preproduction photos or are they optional?
Hideous! Buick has great lighting based on Opel’s Insignia but, maybe due to the sale, we get this!!
Simcoe seems to like clam shell goods and they look great, however, this lighting blob is truly ugly!
Why they are still using the now 10 year old LFX based 3.6 that was renamed LFY with stop/start grafted on is beyond me. The newer LGX is smoother, better sounding and a little more efficient. It also makes more torque in all of its applications at a more useful RPM which would better suit the higher weight of these vehicles.
The front end is very nicely redesigned. Not sure why GM kept the small Infotainment screens on the updated Enclave and Traverse. GM has to get with the times.
Not if it costs them money.
Competition costs money.
The infotainment screen is tiny. Or at least looks tiny because the car is so large.
But I’m glad they added a defeat switch for the stop/start system.
I like the improvements. Styling is more modern, HUD and powered sun shades (Cadillac?)
They added a stop/start defeat switch.
I know someone who opted for an Acura last year despite liking the Buick better because they couldn’t turn off the stop/start system.
So it’s good they are adding it for 2022 model year Enclaves. It was stupid to not have them in the first place.
Concern is how will this age?. To me I like the first generation Enclave, with the more restrained grill, I also like the flow and shape of the first generation, even now a Mocha Brown first generation ENclave is a nice looking ride. I myself dont like the overall trend of large grills, if yes if there is performace to back it up fine, but if no performance than what purpose does it serve. THe grill kind of gives it a front heavy look.
I am concerned on how this is going to age> I so hate the trend of huge grills, What is the purpose if you dont have the performance to back it up than whats the use?> I love the first generation Enclave with its more restrained and subdued grill, I think that a first generation in Mocha Brown is still a beautiful ride.
I think that the front end looks fantastic. The only thing that bothers me about these is the really long wheelbase. It looks weird. The optional integrated running boards make it look much nicer, and should be made standard. I can’t stand how you can see the floor structure hanging below the rocker panel. And would it kill GM to offer alcantara headliners on more of it’s vehicles? Fabric is cheap . . . what gives?
Hookiesmookie
looks more like a Caddy, very little individually between models any more. Save them stamping costs forget the brand.